Box of Delights
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAll of television history is contained within the Box of Delights. TV journalist Julia Raeside invites her guests to choose a favourite TV memory and take another look at it, say what it meant to them, and what it means to them now.
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Episodes
Christmas 2023 - We're back!
December 19, 2023 19:30 - 42 minutes - 47 MBAfter the world's longest podcast hiatus (will verify with Norris McWhirter) Julia is back for a chat with regular guest (and, yes, he happens to be her husband), comedy writer Joel Morris. They reminisce about the TV of Christmases past and look forward to the new traditions they're making with their own family. But mostly it's just them bunking on about Blue Peter fire hazards, Victoria Wood, the big Christmas day film, Noel Edmonds, more Victoria Wood, dancing newsreaders and how excited...
Six Feet Under
March 23, 2023 16:46 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBTV producer Geri O'Donohoe remembers the utterly heart-wrenching finale to Six Feet Under and the personal resonance it particularly holds for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rik Mayall: the first Comic Relief
June 09, 2022 10:06 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBComedian Mitch Benn talks to Julia about the time he saw the mighty Rik Mayall at the first ever Comic Relief live show in 1986. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Succession: the Dundee episode
December 16, 2020 16:33 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBBrilliant actor and star of Home (C4) Youssef Kerkour joins Julia to recount the thrilling, often excruciating episode of Succession in which Logan Roy (Brian Cox) returns to his home town in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
December 13, 2020 14:05 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MBWriter and podcaster Chris Thorpe-Tracey joins Julia to discuss his deep love for the 90s blood-sucker butt-kicker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1980s Levi's Jeans Ads
December 03, 2020 15:54 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBNovelist Jenny Colgan remembers the pure teen lust generated by Nick Kamen stripping to his pants in a launderette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ghostwatch
December 02, 2020 09:24 - 22 minutes - 40.6 MBChristmas is a time for ghost stories, so let's tenuously link to that by listening to the brilliant Tony Way reminisce about the bone-chilling terror induced by his viewing of Ghostwatch (BBC One) as a slightly tipsy teenager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doctor Who: Death of Adric
December 01, 2020 15:12 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBJulia helps comedian Mitch Benn to revisit the trauma of that day in 1982 when his innocence was swiftly taken by the death of Doctor Who companion, Adric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doctor Who: Death of Adric
December 01, 2020 15:12 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBJulia helps comedian Mitch Benn to revisit the trauma of that day in 1982 when his innocence was swiftly taken by the death of Doctor Who companion, Adric. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ivor the Engine
November 30, 2020 14:59 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBPodcaster and man Jake Yapp barely controls his emotions as he returns to the Wales of his boyhood to weep over Small Films' delicate wonder, Ivor the Engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blind Date: the undercover journalist
May 05, 2020 01:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWriter and broadcaster Sali Hughes remembers the furore around the Blind Date fake contestant scandal of 1998 and reveals some thrilling new behind-the-scenes details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Coronation Street Killer
April 21, 2020 11:52 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBComedian Tom Burgess buckles up to relive the THRILL ride that was Richard Hillman's gruesome tenure as the Coronation Street serial killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEW: Final Answer, the official Who Wants To Be A Millionaire podcast
April 13, 2020 23:05 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB• Final Answer, the official Who Wants To Be A Millionaire podcast. • The podcast reveals the secrets from Quiz, ITV’s three-part drama, which launched last night (Mon 13th) • Quiz tells the extraordinary and sensational story of the infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coughing scandal. • Episodes of Final Answer will be available on podcast platforms immediately after each part of the drama airs on ITV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Shield: Money Train
April 13, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBThe brilliant actor Youssef Kerkour tells Julia about getting the feels watching the Money Train episode of The Shield, just after experiencing 9/11 in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Paint Magic
April 12, 2020 10:21 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBComedian and podcaster Jake Yapp (he's on Radio 4 every week with Now Wash Your Hands) gets all misty talking about one of the world's most soothing TV programmes, Irish Paint Magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The West Wing: Toby is sad
April 08, 2020 12:18 - 18 minutes - 32.2 MBWriter and podcaster Chris Thorpe-Tracey comes to sing a hymn of praise to Toby of The West Wing. Amen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Supersizers
April 07, 2020 15:31 - 16 minutes - 29.1 MBComedian Eleanor Morton tucks into a plate of devilled nostalgia in the shape of BBC Two's The Supersizers. They would literally eat anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bagpuss: The Mouse Mill (Part 2)
March 26, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MBJulia and her husband, comedy writer Joel Morris, remember the magical day they visited Peter Firmin's house in Kent, where Small Films made Bagpuss, Noggin and the rest of their wondrous shows. (And do visit @boxdelightspod on Twitter to see some photos.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bagpuss: The Mouse Mill (Part 1)
March 25, 2020 05:43 - 16 minutes - 29.2 MBComedy writer (and Julia's husband) Joel Morris takes us all back to our happy place, in front of the TV, watching the best children's programme ever, Bagpuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vic & Bob: Masterchef
March 23, 2020 18:29 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBActor and sometime Reeves and Mortimer collaborator Tony Way relives the delicious comedy treat that is Vic & Bob's take on Masterchef. BONG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quantum Leap: The Leap Home
March 22, 2020 15:21 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBScreenwriter Toby Davies takes us back to the early 90s where a good-hearted physicist tried desperately to help others in a bid to go home. Quantum Leap, anyone? (May contains scenes of someone singing Imagine.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dawson's Creek: Pacey buys Joey a wall
March 21, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBTelevision producer Geri O'Donohoe takes one for the team and relives her teenage (and ongoing) Joshua Jackson obsession with this classic episode of 90s teen drama Dawson's Creek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Call My Agent (Dix Pour Cent)
March 20, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBPodcaster Jake Yapp demonstrates an impressive command of French pronunciation as he lavishes praise on the sexy French agents of Dix Pour Cent (Call My Agent). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adventure Time: the food chain
March 18, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBPodcaster and producer Chris Thorpe-Tracy goes all misty thinking about the lovely surrealist animation Adventure Time and their mesmerising food chain sequence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ITV's Night Network
March 17, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBComedian Mitch Benn remembers the hazy days at the end of the 80s, sitting up and watching ITV's Night Network into the small hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darius on Popstars
March 13, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBTelevision critic Michael Hogan straps on a ponytail and canters happily through the memory of Darius Danesh's appearance on ITV's Popstars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stars In Their Eyes
March 10, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MBJournalist Sophie Harris steps through the smoky doors of time as, tonight Matthew, she sings the praises of Stars in Their Eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Calendar News
March 06, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MBBroadcasting legend Richard Madeley remembers the sliding doors moment, on Calendar News, when his job led him to true love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Demon Headmaster
March 03, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 31.4 MBComedian Tom Burgess shudders at the memory of the children's TV adaptation of Gillian Cross's The Demon Headmaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrity Big Brother 2016
February 25, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThe actor Tony Way peers through his fingers at the memory of Angie Bowie causing chaos in the CBB house, 2016, when news broke of David Bowie's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Look and Read: Spywatch
February 21, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBComedian Eleanor Morton gets her torch and goes back to investigate 90s educational drama, Spywatch, taken from the BBC's Look & Read programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3-2-1 with Ted Rogers
February 18, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBSatirist and podcaster Jake Yapp joins Julia to discuss the baffling 1980s gameshow 3-2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Northern Exposure: Spring Break
February 14, 2020 02:00 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBAuthor Jenny Colgan chews her lip at the memory of a very racy Northern Exposure episode where the residents of Cicely, Alaska are waiting for the ice to crack. Happy Valentine's. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lynne Perrie on The Word
February 11, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 23.9 MBWriter and actor Mark O'Sullivan chooses Lynne Perrie's memorable appearance on no-holds-barred 90s entertainment show, The Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Making of Acorn Antiques
February 07, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 28.4 MBJournalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes enthuses about her solid gold love for Victoria Wood and, in particular, the glorious mock-doc from As Seen on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rufus Jones' Home
February 04, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBActor and star of Home (Channel 4) Youssef Kerkour talks about warm times making series 1 as we celebrate the launch of series 2 on 5th Feb 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Box of Delights - Pt2
December 24, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBJournalist Sophie Harris rounds off the Christmas specials talking to Julia about her ultimate festive TV treat - The Box of Delights. (This is part 2, so please listen to part 1 first!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Box of Delights - Pt 1
December 23, 2019 02:00 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBJournalist Sophie Harris goes small and goes swift as she remembers the magic of the BBC's The Box of Delights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SECRET SANTA - Chart Music: The TOTP Podcast (17 December 1987)
December 23, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 140 MBHo ho ho! Secret Owl Santa has brought you a gift that you didn't ask for and may even object to, just like ALL Secret Santas! Ho ho ho! And it's... Chart Music: The TOTP Podcast. Covering an episode of Top of the Pops from 17th December 1987, host Al Needham is joined by former music press writers Sarah Bee and David Stubbs to take you by the hand and lead you into a lost world of pop-crazed youngsters. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
XMAS: Father Ted - A Christmassy Ted
December 22, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBActor Greg Haiste bows down before the festive greatness that is the Father Ted Christmas special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Knowing Me Knowing Yule Pt2
December 21, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBJulia's husband, Joel Morris, interviews her about her favourite festive comedy, Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge. (Part two of two.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Knowing Me Knowing Yule Pt1
December 20, 2019 02:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBJulia's husband, Joel Morris, interviews her about her favourite festive treat, Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge. (Part one of two,) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: The Exorcism
December 19, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBActor and writer Jon Dryden Taylor talks about his father Don Taylor's powerful cult classic The Exorcism. Not for the faint-hearted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Woolworths adverts
December 18, 2019 02:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MBThe actor Greg Haiste has a cracking Christmas remembering the horribly catch, celeb-strewn festive ads of the 1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Radio Times
December 17, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBActor and writer Jon Dryden Taylor talks about his family's festive ritual of marking up the Christmas Radio Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Gary Barlow on Pebble Mill at One
December 16, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBThe actor Greg Haiste remembers when a precocious young songwriter appeared on TV at the age of just 15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: Den and Angie's divorce announcement
December 15, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBThe actor Tony Way chooses the unforgettable Walford Christmas where Den dumped Angie with relish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: The Children of Green Knowe
December 14, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBThe screenwriter Toby Davies gets a little festive chill as he remembers the wondrous children's television classic, The Children of Green Knowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
XMAS: The Good Life Christmas special
December 13, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBThe actor Greg Haiste pours another glass of Peapod Burgundy and toasts his toes on this slice of festive sitcom perfection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Leigh's Meantime
November 22, 2019 00:05 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBActor and writer Miles Chapman from Channel 4's Lee & Dean chooses a classic Mike Leigh TV play starring Gary Oldman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.